Award-winning musician Donald just told aspiring South African artists to get good on stage or get lost. His social media post urged young performers to treat live skills as a matter of survival, arguing that stage presence carries a career after a hit song's popularity fades.
The blunt advice resonated across the local industry, sparking agreement from commentators like podcaster Penuel. He suggested studying Afrikaner artists who build sustainable careers through constant gigs at churches, schools, and small festivals. Radio personality Sol Phenduka criticized a trend of artists who just host their tracks instead of singing them, leading to disappointed fans. Audience members echoed this, complaining about paying for tickets only to watch painfully weak performances. The discussion highlighted a broad concern over declining living standards, framing concert skills as the real foundation for longevity, not just streaming numbers.
The blunt advice resonated across the local industry, sparking agreement from commentators like podcaster Penuel. He suggested studying Afrikaner artists who build sustainable careers through constant gigs at churches, schools, and small festivals. Radio personality Sol Phenduka criticized a trend of artists who just host their tracks instead of singing them, leading to disappointed fans. Audience members echoed this, complaining about paying for tickets only to watch painfully weak performances. The discussion highlighted a broad concern over declining living standards, framing concert skills as the real foundation for longevity, not just streaming numbers.
